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I first came to 7 cups at the startof February just before I started my exams, with doing a university course such as Medicine I felt really stressed and pressured to do well, a friend frequently used this site and recommended it to me. The listener I connected with was amazing and really understood what I was going through. After a few more times coming back on the site I knew I had to join to give back the support that was offered to me. Now I am a frequent listener on here (though occasionally still use it as a guest for help), I honestly don't think I would be the person I am today if it wasn't for 7 cups (that sounds cheesy but its true). Thankyou so much to all the listeners who take their time to help others on this site, you really are amazing

Although I've only been on 7cups since October, it has had a special place in my heart. Day one I got recommend by tumblr to talk to someone here, this hadn't been the first time this warning message had popped up and after a housemate had mention it also, I decided to click and see waht 7cups was really about. shortly after being a member I realized that listening and helping others helped me and made me feel more needed. 7cups became my online home and I'm glad I am apart of this compassionate and loving comunity.

I feel like the community -- everybody -- here has made me a much stronger individual, and I don't know what I would do without 7 Cups.

I used to believe that nobody could really understand me, that my pain... was far greater than others' pain. 7 Cups has opened up my mind and also shed light on the vulnerability and humanity of us all, and I realize now that everyone TRULY does have their own problems and stories. Their problems, no matter what, matter, and everyone deserves to be loved and respected!

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I always wanted to be part of a site that allowed you to talk to other people through text and when my friend posted this site on Facebook i thought,why not try it?its better than nothing so i came here and what a good thing that was :).7cups made me interact with other people and help not only my myself but also other people.7cups allows me to be myself and has helped me a lot even though it has only been a short time i came here.So thankyou 7cups!

I have learned so much by being a listener here. Through the 7 Cups of Tea program, I have interacted with people from Romania, Pakistan, India, Germany, the UK, Ireland, Spain, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates. I never imagined that I would have access to such a multi-cultural clientele, nor learned so much about other cultures if I had not come to 7 Cups of Tea. This experience has opened my eyes to cultures, life experiences, complex issues, and has given me further understanding of other societies.

I have grown as a person here. I am so glad that i was introduced to this amazing community. This community is full of opportunity to not just help others but oneself as well! People here are so encouraging, helpful,and supportive!! Umi an happy to be a part of 7Cups.

Thank you, 7 cups, for forcing me to deal with myself.